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FLAGSTAFF • A good offensive line is like an umpiring crew: You never notice it unless it messes up.

The right side holds the key to the Cardinals hopes of having an improved offensive line.

In a swap of minor leaguers, the New York Yankees traded shortstop Alberto Gonzalez to the Washington Nationals for pitcher Jhonny Nunez on Thursday.

Brandon Webb and the D-Backs got a 2-1 win in LA Thursday night to open the 4-game series.

WASHINGTON -  The prospects for a quick economic recovery dimmed Thursday, with new data showing the economy grew at a slower-than-expected rate this spring despite some oomph from tax rebate checks — and actually shrank late last year.

LOS ANGELES - The Diamondbacks' closest NL West rival is no longer the Los Angeles Dodgers, Randy Johnson joked.

HOUSTON - Exxon Mobil reported the fattest operating profit in U.S. corporate history Thursday but took a beating anyway — from politicians railing against Big Oil, drivers bleeding cash at the pump and investors who expected more.

Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren saw things differently than some after the Dodgers trade for Manny Ramirez.

A sexual assault crime that was left in the dark for eleven years was finally resolved Wednesday, after Mesa police realized their suspect was already behind bars.

LOS ANGELES — Brandon Webb scattered six hits in eight innings to win his major league-leading 15th game, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles 2-1 Thursday night to extend their lead over the Dodgers to two games in the NL West.